Attack of the Monkeys and More – Kathryn

First of all, we went to visit a close friend. Her name is Becca. She is a teacher with her friend Kimberley in a really nice school in Indonesia. She took us to see a lot of fun things, including many markets. But to get to the markets, you have to get through the traffic. And believe me, there’s a lot of traffic to get through in Indonesia. But once you get to those markets, it’s so fun! All those foods and drinks and deserts! It was so fun the first night. But then I… Read More
Day 239: Exploring Indonesia – Temples, High Fashion, and Sex Tourism

A Photoblog… We visited the Uluwatu Temple right at sunset. The view was magnificent and the ocean stretched out forever. This Hindu temple was built right into the edge of the cliff. The setting couldn’t have been any nicer. The ocean sunset in particular was spectacular and we enjoyed watching it descend, despite the crowds. While we could have chosen to pay exorbitant prices for the dance and fire show at sunset, we chose to separate ourselves from the crowd and just enjoy a quiet, gorgeous sunset. We’ve noticed that wherever we… Read More
Day 238: Attacked in the Sacred Monkey Forest, Indonesia

We had a blast visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest, where tons of Macaques Monkeys reside. Before we even set foot into the forest, we were thrilled to see these playful creatures, running, jumping, swinging, and playing with each other. But…we weren’t fooled. We had done enough research to know they could also be somewhat sneaky (aka “little pickpockets”) as well as dangerous, scratching and biting at will. That said, we warned the children to keep everything in our vehicle and take only what they absolutely needed. We’ve heard of people losing their… Read More
Day 236: Exploring Indonesia – Bali and Ubud

Photoblog time. In and around Bali. Ubud, the cultural center of Bali, is most known for it’s arts, crafts, and rice paddy fields. You may also recognize it as the place Eat, Pray, Love with Julia Roberts was filmed. We chose to take a day trip to Ubud, as it was only an hour away from where we stayed in Bali. When we enquired at the hotel about hiring a taxi for a full day, we were told it would cost the equivalent of $100 USD. Not bad for a full day,… Read More
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